When I walk in the woods with my G29SF, I carry DT 200 gr. WFNGC Hardcast Flat Nose @ 1300fps for protection from creatures w/4 legs.

.45Super-Man

01-06-2010 04:49

The best round for defense against 4 legged creatures will not likely be the best round for 2 legged. For hunting you want penetration more than anything else. I really like the hot 165's for the 10mm or .40 for protection against 2 legged threats.

DocKWL

01-06-2010 08:37

I have little that is good to say about DT ammunition. My testing has shown that their velocity numbers are skewed, and performance is erratic at best. I have fired rounds from the same box which have showed signs of over pressure as well as squibs.

Hornady's 200gr. XTP will exceed all of your expectations for all three of your requirements. CorBon's 155 DPX will provide all the performance you will ever need for your first two scenarios.

walt cowan

01-06-2010 13:53

dt 200 grain xtp for both 2 and 4 legged problems!

ajstrider

01-06-2010 18:36

I will leave the two legged critter choices out of this response, but I do a lot of handgun hunting with several calibers, unfortunately 10mm is not one of them. But I highly suggest a heavy for caliber cast lead wide noise flat point bullet, which DT loads several of them for 10mm. They punch excellent wound channels through deer. If you really had to have a jacketed hollow point for hunting, I prefer any loading with Hornady XTP bullets. They should be heavy for the caliber also, penetration is the key to successful handgun hunting.

glock2740

01-06-2010 19:30

I like the DT 180gr Gold Dot load in my G20 and G29.

Sierra9

01-07-2010 09:47

[quote=DocKWL;14488505]I have little that is good to say about DT ammunition. My testing has shown that their velocity numbers are skewed, and performance is erratic at best. I have fired rounds from the same box which have showed signs of over pressure as well as squibs.

Do you have any specific data? Have you talked to Mike McNett?

Waffentomas

01-07-2010 12:59

No sense going broke buying more ammuntion. From what you bought, use the 180s for all personal defense contingencies, and use the 200gr load for the woods. Try Georgia Arms for more affordable range ammo. If you have a spot in the house or apt., even if you think you'll never want to do it, (like I did), start making preparations to reload. First step is to start saving all your brass - you can always sell it on gunbroker. If $$ is an issue, go slowly, and just buy a piece here, a piece there.

walt cowan

01-07-2010 12:59

[QUOTE=Sierra9;14495636]

Quote:

Originally Posted by DocKWL
(Post 14488505)

I have little that is good to say about DT ammunition. My testing has shown that their velocity numbers are skewed, and performance is erratic at best. I have fired rounds from the same box which have showed signs of over pressure as well as squibs.

Do you have any specific data? Have you talked to Mike McNett?

what do you use?:dunno:

Ak.Hiker

01-08-2010 01:09

For hunting go with the 200 grain XTP load. For self defense or home protection pick either the 155 or 180 grain bonded. Go with the one that you can control the best. Another thought is to go with the 180 grain for everything. Practice with the fmj and carry the bonded.

AK_Stick

01-08-2010 02:13

I use the 135 grain nosler and 155 grain x bullet for my carry ammo, and the 200 grain hardcast for woods.

But be wary of using the 180 grain-200 grain rounds for carry, they'll penetrate like hell.

PATRICE

01-08-2010 05:41

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drc767

01-08-2010 07:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by PATRICE
(Post 14501735)

I made a conscious decision not to trade with DT anymore, secondary to increasing concerns about the quality/representation of their products, and the absence of customer service.--Patrice

I have shot thousands of rounds of DoubleTap Ammo without any issues whatsoever. I choose the 165g Bonded Defense (Gold Dot) for my carry ammo with my G20, and the 155g Bonded Defense for my G29. I think it is quality ammo loaded up the way the 10mm was intended for.

walt cowan

01-08-2010 15:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by PATRICE
(Post 14501735)

I made a conscious decision not to trade with DT anymore, secondary to increasing concerns about the quality/representation of their products, and the absence of customer service.--Patrice

so, what do you use?:dunno:

double07gt

01-08-2010 17:07

Thanks for the info fella's.

Sierra9

01-08-2010 18:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by PATRICE
(Post 14501735)

I made a conscious decision not to trade with DT anymore, secondary to increasing concerns about the quality/representation of their products, and the absence of customer service.--Patrice